Grandfathering plan fuels sibling tensions in district
The Representative Town Meeting approved a 110.4 million education budget with a grandfathering clause easing redistricting for several hundred students. Fourth graders may remain at their current schools next year, and Southport Chase students get expanded grandfathering, prompting disputes over two-school splits for families with mixed eligibility. Superintendent Ann Clark says late decisions prompted the concession.
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Mill Hill Elementary
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Ann Clark
Fairfield approves 2004 05 budget with 8.8 percent tax hike
After two months and over a dozen hearings, Fairfield town meeting members approved a $193.9 million budget for 2004 05 with an 8.8 percent tax increase. The plan funds $110.4 million for education, $64.3 million for town departments, and $19.1 million for debt service. Officials cited rising health care costs, enrollment growth, and new facilities as pressures, noting some reductions compared with earlier requests.
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Fairfield
Mitchell Fuchs
New Burr
ATM
Board of Finance
Board of Education
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